Academia

Scientiae Magister (MSCS)

I completed the Master of Science in Computer Science at The University of Illinois Springfield in May 2013 with a Systems Security and Information Assurance concentration, allowing me to continue professional development in my current career.

Baccalaureate (BSCS)

I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science Summa Cum Laude (3.973 / 4.0) at The University of Illinois Springfield in May 2011 with a concentration in Systems Security and Information Assurance.

Certificate

I earned a Certificate of Professional Development in 2014 from the University of Illinois Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning, in partnership with the O'Reilly School of Technology. This recognizes completion of the Linux/Unix Systems Administration Certificate Series:

• Linux Systems Administration: Sed, Awk, and Perl
• Linux/Unix 1: The Unix file system
• Linux/Unix 2: Networking and DNS
• Linux/Unix 3: Unix Services

Associate in Science

I earned an Associate of Science degree at Heartland Community College in 2007.

Prior Education

I attended Illinois State University from 1982 through 2006, in the School of Information Technology (formerly Applied Computer Science). I also pursued a BS in Geography in the Geography department. I was able to transfer a substantial number of credit hours from both ISU and Heartland to UIS.